fully on the same page as other minecraft youtubers on this
ive not TRUELY cracked long form yet but in terms of short form, granted i know enough about the niche, i could go lets say 0-100k in 2-3 months with just short form
once you figure it, youtube becomes a fun game
Every time an influencer tries this they fail though, unless they use their audience or wealth. Like how ludwig failed, coped and had to start hinting to his chat about his "secret channel" until they found it, blew it up and then he claimed victory.